**Telugu Titans’ Head Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda Emotional After Victory Over Patna Pirates in Eliminator 3 of Pro Kabaddi 2025**
Telugu Titans secured a hard-fought 46-39 win over Patna Pirates in Eliminator 3 of Pro Kabaddi 2025 on Tuesday, October 28. This crucial victory has sent the Titans to Qualifier 2, bringing them a step closer to the final.
The match saw a standout performance from Ad Bharat Hooda, who scored an impressive 23 raid points. Skipper Vijay Malik contributed five points, while Shubham Shinde added three tackle points, playing a pivotal role in the team’s success.
This win also marked Telugu Titans’ return to the Playoffs for the first time since Season 4. Emotions ran high as Head Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda could not hold back tears following their historic achievement. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Hooda said:
> “We will only play do-or-die now. There is no question of winning or losing — only winning will take us forward. I had told this before and I will say it now again, we will not disappoint our fans. Time will tell who will win. The way the players have performed, it was natural for me to get emotional. The experienced trio of Vijay, Bharat, and Shubham Shinde got us this far. Especially Vijay, you would have seen how he runs the team. Our past record was not that great.”
### Bharat Hooda’s Stellar Season
Bharat Hooda has had an outstanding season, accumulating 207 raid points with 10 Super 10s so far. Coach Hooda attributed much of Bharat’s success to the support from captain Vijay Malik.
> “Captain Vijay has played a massive role in Bharat’s performance. He always supports him. Bharat works hard, but if there is a captain who backs him, there is no looking back. It is a great duo, and both are doing very well.”
### What’s Next for Telugu Titans?
Telugu Titans will face Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday, October 29. The winner will go on to play against Dabang Delhi in the final on Friday, October 31, keeping their championship hopes alive.
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### Patna Pirates’ Exit After Stellar Comeback
Patna Pirates’ campaign ended after their defeat against Telugu Titans, which also snapped their impressive eight-match winning streak. Despite the loss, their journey was remarkable.
After languishing at the bottom of the table, the Pirates bounced back with five consecutive wins to secure a Playoff spot. They then won three back-to-back Playoff matches before finally bowing out in the third Eliminator.
Head Coach Randeep Dalal praised his team’s efforts and highlighted the consistent performances of key players Navdeep and Ayan.
> “Our team played very well. Navdeep was our best corner. He is a young guy and made the most impact. He has been very good for us. Ayan is our top raider, and his performance was outstanding throughout the tournament. I want to thank all the boys in the team. There was a lot of load playing so many back-to-back matches, and they maintained fitness.”
Ayan finished the season with 316 raid points from 22 games, including 16 Super 10s. Navdeep amassed 73 tackle points, with six High 5s.
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**Upcoming Fixtures:**
– **Qualifier 2: Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan** — Wednesday, October 29
– **Final: Winner of Qualifier 2 vs Dabang Delhi** — Friday, October 31
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*About the Author*
**Rishab Vm** is an Indian sports writer at Sportskeeda, covering Kabaddi, Hockey, Indian football, and Olympic sports. With nearly three years of experience, Rishabh has contributed to various media outlets, including My Khel, The News Minute, Times Network, and Deccan Herald. He holds an MA in Media and Communication Studies and has been recognized as ‘Commentator of the Month’ twice while working with Sportskeeda’s Communications team. Rishabh’s passion for sports grew after following the 2020 Olympics and attending Indian Super League matches. He is particularly inspired by Neeraj Chopra’s historic Olympic gold medal win and strives to provide accurate, well-researched sports journalism. When not writing, he enjoys playing badminton and football.
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